About Netflix, Inc.
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) has been publicly traded since 2002, making it a 24-year-old public company. It operates in the Entertainment industry within the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in Los Gatos, United States and employs approximately 16,000 people. With a market capitalization of $404 billion, NFLX is one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $94.72
- Market Cap
- $401.77B
- 52-Week High
- $134.12
- 52-Week Low
- $75.01
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1.01% | $93.76 | $94.71 |
| 2025 | +5.19% | $89.13 | $93.76 |
| 2024 | +83.07% | $48.69 | $89.13 |
| 2023 | +65.11% | $29.49 | $48.69 |
| 2022 | -51.05% | $60.24 | $29.49 |
| 2021 | +11.41% | $54.07 | $60.24 |
| 2020 | +67.11% | $32.36 | $54.07 |
| 2019 | +20.89% | $26.77 | $32.36 |
| 2018 | +39.44% | $19.20 | $26.77 |
| 2017 | +55.06% | $12.38 | $19.20 |
| 2016 | +8.24% | $11.44 | $12.38 |
| 2015 | +134.38% | $4.88 | $11.44 |
| 2014 | -7.21% | $5.26 | $4.88 |
| 2013 | +297.63% | $1.32 | $5.26 |
| 2012 | +33.63% | $0.99 | $1.32 |
| 2011 | -60.56% | $2.51 | $0.99 |
| 2010 | +218.93% | $0.79 | $2.51 |
| 2009 | +84.31% | $0.43 | $0.79 |
| 2008 | +12.28% | $0.38 | $0.43 |
| 2007 | +2.94% | $0.37 | $0.38 |
| 2006 | -4.43% | $0.39 | $0.37 |
| 2005 | +119.46% | $0.18 | $0.39 |
| 2004 | -54.91% | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| 2003 | +396.73% | $0.08 | $0.39 |
Valuation
NFLX currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 37.7, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 24.8 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 15.1. The price-to-sales ratio is 8.9.
Dividends
Netflix, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend, choosing to reinvest earnings back into the business for growth.
Risk & Volatility
NFLX has a beta of 1.71, indicating it is significantly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $75.01 to $134.12, and it currently trades in the lower half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 44 analyst opinions, NFLX has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $113.17 suggests 18.7% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Netflix, Inc. do? ▼
Netflix, Inc. is a Entertainment company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in Los Gatos, United States.
What sector is NFLX in? ▼
NFLX operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Entertainment industry.
When did NFLX go public? ▼
Netflix, Inc. went public in 2002, making it a 24-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in NFLX 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in NFLX five years ago would be worth approximately $1,870 today, representing a 87.0% return.
Does NFLX pay dividends? ▼
No, Netflix, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests its earnings into growth.
What is NFLX's market cap? ▼
Netflix, Inc. has a market capitalization of $404 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.
What is NFLX's P/E ratio? ▼
NFLX has a trailing P/E ratio of 37.7 and a forward P/E of 24.8, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is NFLX a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 44 opinions, NFLX has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $113.17.
Last updated: 3/14/2026